CHOWAN COUNTY SHERIFF
BASNIGHT, EDWARD BRIAN Edward (Scooter) Basnight REP 12/01/2025 913 MACEDONIA RD EDENTON, NC 27932
LALONDE, KRISTY LYNN Kristy L. LaLonde DEM 12/19/2025 330 SANDY RIDGE RD EDENTON, NC 27932
EDENTON-CHOWAN SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION AT-LARGE

2026_general_candidate_list_by_contest.pdf

Kristy L. LaLonde is listed at an address in Edenton, North Carolina.

Public Comment
Chair Kirby opened the floor for public comment.
Kristy LaLonde, 330 Sandy Ridge Rd. stated she is a substance abuse counselor. She spoke about her personal experience with having a loved one who battled opioid addiction. She stated that the Opioid Settlement Funds are the results of lawsuits brought on behalf of victims. She stated the funds are to save lives and repair communities.

Chowan County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting (Monday, May 19, 2025) PDF

Kristy L. LaLonde works as a substance abuse counselor.

Kristy L. LaLonde (Chowan County Sheriff, North Carolina ...

Kristy is a first-time candidate for political office.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Kristy LaLonde, 330 Sandy Ridge Rd. stated she is a substance abuse counselor. She spoke about her personal experience with having a loved one who battled opioid addiction. She stated that the Opioid Settlement Funds are the results of lawsuits brought on behalf of victims. She stated the funds are to save lives and repair communities. She stated that dismissive remarks about persons dealing with addiction are not productive. She stated that there is a need for harm reduction solutions. She stated that treatment experts are need and that prevention is also needed. She stated she would like to serve on the Opioid Settlement Funds Committee to offer a new perspective.

Calls for the Opioid Settlement Funds Committee to meet promptly.

Settlement Funds. She stated that every day the County waits there are people falling into addiction. She stated that people cannot find help when they need it. She stated the funds in the Opioid Settlement are available. She urged the Board to schedule a meeting of the Opioid Settlement Funds Committee. She urged the Board to meet the needs with the urgency it deserves.

Chowan County Board of Commissioners May 4 Agenda Packet (Redacted) (PDF)

Advocates for harm-reduction solutions, treatment expertise, and prevention to address opioid addiction.

- Advocates for harm-reduction solutions, treatment expertise, and prevention to address opioid addiction.

Public Safety

As of April 6, 2026, Kristy L. LaLonde did not have a website or any information online.

Jail Management

LaLonde said her work with justice-involved people showed her interconnected cycles of trauma, addiction and incarceration. “We can’t arrest our way out of every situation,” she said, emphasizing the need for investment in healing, second chances, and stronger communities.

Democratic candidates Miglorie, LaLonde emphasize collaboration, transparency at Chowan kickoff - Albemarle Observer

Advocates for investment in healing, second chances, and stronger communities rather than relying solely on arrests.

- Advocates for investment in healing, second chances, and stronger communities rather than relying solely on arrests.

Criminal Justice

Kristy L. LaLonde

As of April 6, 2026, Kristy L. LaLonde’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Edward (Scooter) Basnight

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 